Team Manager - Children with Disabilities - Grade 16 £58,692 - £60,819

Croydon Council; Croydon; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Team Manager for Children with Disabilities to lead a talented team of social workers. This exciting role involves fostering a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring high-quality service delivery. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing performance, providing professional guidance, and implementing effective strategies to meet the needs of children and families. With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare, this organization offers a supportive environment that values professional development and work-life balance. Join a passionate team making a real difference in the community!

Benefits

Welcome Payment

Retention Payment

Flexible Working Opportunities

Career Development Support

Qualifications

• Registered Social Worker with experience in managing teams.
• Strong knowledge of national policy regarding children's social care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of social workers to improve service quality.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and practice standards.
• Manage projects for service improvement and maintain knowledge of legislation.

Skills

Leadership

Performance Management

Social Work Knowledge

Operational Change Management

Childcare Social Work

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Team Manager - Children with Disabilities - Grade 16 £58,692 - £60,819

Team Manager – Children with Disabilities – Croydon Council

Permanent – 36 hours per week
Welcome Payment - £10,000
Retention Payment – £5,000

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Team Manager to join us and support our extremely talented team of Social Workers to drive the service forward. You will lead and manage the performance of a team and foster a culture of continuous learning and reflection of practice that inspires staff to give their best in their roles.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and manage performance of a team of social workers.
2. Introduce, embed and continually improve the quality of social work consistent with established models of good practice.
3. Provide professional advice to staff, colleagues, and partners.
4. Ensure assessments and plans for children are robust, evidence-based, and timely.
5. Allocate cases effectively matching risk/complexity with staff skills.
6. Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and Croydon practice standards.
7. Contribute to the development and introduction of a quality assurance framework.
8. Manage and contribute to projects that deliver service improvement.
9. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant research and legislation.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
2. Working knowledge of national policy and strategy regarding children’s social care.
3. Able to lead improvement in social work practice through effective performance management.
4. Experience of leading and managing operational change effectively.
5. Experience managing childcare social workers with evidence of good outcomes.

Why Join Us:

1. Our team consists of experienced, dedicated practitioners.
2. Regular meetings to ensure everyone has the support and knowledge needed to make a difference.
3. Strong partnerships and working together to create lasting positive change.
4. Support from knowledgeable managers and an established team.
5. Opportunities for flexible working and work-life balance.
6. Support for career development and personal growth.

Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Statement: Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We will consider applications seeking flexible working arrangements. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role. Croydon Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.